Volume XXXIII, No.2

Lead Stories

Donor Must Recognize Gain on Gift of Stock And Loses Deduction for Bad Appraisal

Court says gift was made when sale of stock was assured and gift of property was not properly appraised

Trustees May Not Unilaterally Modify Trust To Qualify as Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust

Document required “annuity” payment of the greater of all net income or $50,000 a year to income beneficiaries

Carnival Producer is ‘Professional Solicitor’ Under Charitable Solicitation Registration Law

Court says advertising events in connection with charities constitutes solicitation and requires registration
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Private Operating Foundations Are Hybrids

Organizations which are not publicly supported but use most of their assets and income in the active conduct of their charitable activities avoid some private foundation limitations.